Imagindia Institute, a New Delhi-based policy and leadership think tank, launched the Trump Study Circle (TSC), an international initiative, on Thursday to help Indian citizens understand American politics, particularly those whose careers, education, or family plans are closely tied to the United States.Framed as a non-partisan, educational platform, the initiative aims to raise what it calls the “Global Quotient” (GQ)—a measure of civic literacy, strategic awareness, and global understanding—particularly among Indian youth, professionals, and families grappling with complex US-linked decisions.“There is widespread curiosity—and also uncertainty—about Donald Trump, the United States, and their influence on the world, especially among Indian-origin IT workers, students, and parents of students,” said Robinder Sachdev, founder-chairman of the Trump Study Circle and commentator on US politics and geopolitics. “We are channeling that anxiety and interest into structured civic dialogue and strategic education.”“At a time when many Indian IT professionals and US-based H-1B workers face growing uncertainty due to fluctuating immigration rules and policy reversals—and thousands of Indian families are unsure about sending their children to American universities—the Trump Study Circle seeks to bring clarity through analysis, dialogue, and community engagement,’’ said a press release.“Trump toh bahana hai — humko toh GQ badana hai,” Sachdev added, using a Hindi phrase that roughly translates to “Trump is just the excuse—what we really want is to raise our Global Quotient.”The TSC’s flagship program—the 2025 Global Dialogue & Survey—will run from June 14 to July 4, bracketed by U.S. Flag Day and Independence Day. During this three-week period, over 250 civic dialogues will be held across India, from tier-one cities to small towns and villages.These gatherings will include college roundtables, café dialogues, tech sector huddles, parent-focused sessions, discussing topics as immigration policies, H-1B, green card backlogs, and job mobility in a Trump-led America, US university admissions, visa pathways, safety for Indian students, and helping families make informed decisions about funding US education amid rising political and economic risks.